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<p>I myself plan to install the industry, trackwork etc. Once that is set in stone so they say, I will start slowly with streets. When the streets are done, then sidewalks etc.</p><p>Once I reach the edge of this area, grass, brush etc followed by trees and hills.</p><p>I find scenery a little daunting but have this as my plan and will first follow the track and work outwards. Fortunately in my limited space 2 to 3 feet wide, I dont have to do too much.</p><p>You can work from the water front first and work outwards changing slowly from Urban to dirt/grass/trees as you go. The last buildings at the edge of your town should be a small area where you can blend.</p><p>If you try a small area first, dont like it and do it over until you think Hey! It's good enough.</p><p>Taking digital pictures with a camera will probably help a little. Sometimes photos will reveal jarring and unnatural placement of stuff.</p><p>Use the structures presented in the catalog as a guide, not a absolute must for this or that business. If you visited my home and saw my growing industrail area you will recognize instantly the Sterling Dairy Kit and the Tannery Kit which are being built and slightly modified as I go.</p><p>I place one building, sit down for a few days to think about that building and all the things around it. For example the Team Track needs truck access to the laydown pad next to the track. I personally like to allow enough space (Approx 80 scale feet) so that HO scale big trucks and swing and get to and from the pad under the crane.</p><p>That is how I deal with my scenery. I try to avoid wild problems like a Palm tree next to a Oak one.</p><p> Goodluck!</p>
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